Author: Rene Thompson

Average gas prices went from $3.44 to $3.35 from last week in the 87111 zip code. There are still stations as low as $2.39 at the Circle K on 3440 Isleta Blvd SW reporting in at the lowest cost station this week in the Albuquerque area. Here are a few cheaper nearby stations for this week in the Northeast Heights. Sam’s and Costco at North Renaissance NE are both $3.09 per gallon Speedway at 4720 Tramway NE is $3.25 per gallon. Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery NE is $3.26 per gallon. Smith’s at 5850 Eubank is $3.29 per gallon. Speedway at…

President Joe Biden is making a campaign appearance for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday. Albuquerque Police will be giving traffic control assistance to the presidential motorcade at multiple events throughout the city on Thursday, which will shut down both I-40 and I-25. Drivers should avoid the area south of I-40 in southeast and southwest Albuquerque from 12:30-7 p.m. Rush hour traffic will be impacted as drivers cross the Rio Grande in the evening and should consider alternative river crossings north of I-40, such as Montaño Road, Paseo Del Norte Blvd. and Alameda Blvd. There will be no parking allowed along…

On Oct. 27, a bus driver for Albuquerque Public Schools had a minor collision at Montclaire and Candelaria NE, and now police have cited him for careless driving after hitting several parked cars in the area. The driver running a McKinley Middle School route said he was tired from working two jobs and admitted his fault in the crash to investigators. Albuquerque Police Deparment spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said there were no serious injuries, while Albuquerque Public Schools spokeswoman Monica Armenta said the driver is still employed and did not specify if he would face any disciplinary action.

Bird enthusiasts can get started on exploring nature from their own home windows or backyard with a free beginner birdwatching kit from Albuquerque Public Libraries. In partnership with the Open Space Division and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque Public Libraries are offering beginner birding kits to borrow as part of the library’s collection. All libraries throughout the city are participating, and the kit includes a pair of binoculars with a how-to-use guide, as well as a guide to birding hotspots throughout Albuquerque, Open Space properties map and a resource card to support a new hobby in birding. Kits are…

The kindness of giving out candy can extend beyond just one night of the year and can be the little treat that helps someone get through a tough day. Street Safe New Mexico hopes that kindness extends to the women it serves by seeking Halloween candy donations. Those stumped on what to do with their Halloween candy leftovers can give back to the community with Street Safe New Mexico, which is asking for leftover candy donations. People without leftover candy who want to make a donation can take advantage of post-Halloween discounts. Street Safe New Mexico caters to helping homeless…

Here is a list of the upcoming holiday closure dates for Albuquerque Public Schools. • Traditional-calendar APS will be closed on Election Day, Nov. 8, while extended calendar schools and APS offices will be open. • All schools and offices will be closed for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. • No classes for students on Nov. 21-22 for parent-teacher conferences. • Schools will be closed Nov.23-25 for Thanksgiving. • The Christmas/holiday break runs Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, and students return Jan. 4. Offices will be closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. For the full holiday schedule, visit aps.edu.

The No Hunger November Cereal Domino Challenge at Eisenhower Middle School will have students participating in cereal box dominos challenge by setting up donated boxes in classrooms all throughout the school to make one big domino run. The cereal will then be donated to Albuquerque Public School children in need. Students are asked to bring boxes of cereal throughout the month of November, and Mrs. Daniels’ STEM semester class will design a layout for the boxes. On Dec. 9, students will then work with their advisory classes to make a memorable cereal box design layout for an epic domino toppling…

Here is a recap of games for Eldorado High School Golden Eagles sports teams for the week of Oct. 24-30, according to the Albuquerque Public Schools athletics schedule and Maxpreps. Football The varsity team (2-8) lost its last game of the regular season against the West Mesa Mustangs 34-8 on Thursday. Here is a link to the game recap and highlights on Maxpreps. Volleyball The varsity team (16-4) lost to the Sandia Matadors 3-0 on Tuesday but came back against the Farmington Scorpions, winning 3-1 on Saturday. Here is a link to the game recap and highlights on Maxpreps. The…

The following are crimes between Oct. 21-27 in the areas of Academy to Menaul and Tramway to Wyoming NE. SHOTS FIRED CANDELARIA RD NE / TRAMWAY BL NE 10/21/22 1:12 SHOTS FIRED CANDELARIA RD NE / TRAMWAY BL NE 10/21/22 2:06 FAMILY DISPUTE 3300 BLOCK WYOMING BL NE 10/21/22 2:46 DISTURBANCE 4500 BLOCK MORRIS ST NE 10/21/22 3:18 AUTO THEFT 3000 BLOCK JANE PL NE 10/21/22 6:20 SUSP PERS/VEHS 4700 BLOCK OAHU DR NE 10/21/22 8:50 TRAFF ACC NO INJ JUAN TABO BL NE / MONTGOMERY BL NE 10/21/22 9:18 ONSITE SUSPICIOU 9700 BLOCK LAYTON AV NE 10/21/22 9:38 ONSITE…

Previous Next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGSKQFGpZs Halloween can really bring out the kid in all of us, and many families throughout the Northeast Heights go all out with their Halloween decorations for kids of all ages to enjoy. Although many people take down their decorations during the day to defer would-be porch pirates, when the sun sets the city becomes one big, haunted house. Admirers of these Halloween-themed homes have already started make the rounds, driving around neighborhoods on Friday evening. Residents could be seen setting up their yards with Halloween favorites such as Jack Skellington, Regan from “The Exorcist,” a “Game of…